F-16 Access Cover
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Ogden, UT, has issued a solicitation for F-16 Access Covers (NSN 1560-01-416-5716). This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources, specifically Lockheed Martin, The Nordam Group LLC, Aerospace and Commercial Technologies, and H.M. Dunn Company Inc. Non-qualified contractors must submit a qualification package prior to award. Offers are due by February 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the manufacture and supply of F-16 Access Covers, specifically Part Number 16B65102-829 and National Stock Number 1560-01-416-5716WF. Key requirements include adherence to precise engineering data, specifications, and materials (e.g., SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/4). Contractors must also comply with detailed preservation, packaging, and marking standards (MIL-STD 2073-1, MIL-STD 129, ISPM 15), provide supply chain traceability documentation, and meet Unique Identification (UID) requirements.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Source Qualification: Offerors must be fully qualified before contract award. The qualification process, which includes facilities, testing, and inspection capabilities, is estimated to take 365 days with an approximate testing and evaluation cost of $10,000.
- First Article Testing: Required for specific line items (e.g., 0001AA, 0001AB, 0001AC).
- Test/Inspection Report (CDRL A001): A detailed report is mandatory, outlining dimensions, tolerances, material certifications, and processing certifications. This report must be submitted electronically to gary.carter.19@us.af.mil.
- Data Package Verification: Offerors must verify possession of a complete data package, including Lockheed Martin drawings 16B6521 and 16B65102.
- Manufacturing Standards: Items must be manufactured to ESA-approved engineering/technical data, demonstrating effective management of Critical Safety Items (CSIs).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (implies a fixed-price structure).
- Agency: DLA Aviation at Ogden, UT, under the Department of Defense.
- Product Service Code: 1560 (Airframe Structural Components).
- Set-Aside: Restricted to the aforementioned qualified sources.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Deadline: February 20, 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Submission Method: Offers must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
- Evaluation Criteria: Price or Cost is the most important factor, with other factors, including the cost of First Article testing, being significantly less important.
- Eligibility: Only qualified sources are eligible for contract award.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Travis Bodily (travis.bodily@us.af.mil).
- Test Report Submission: gary.carter.19@us.af.mil.